Route 33 Ebl over NS Railway & Creek
PoorHarrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.04 CNTRL-0.02 I81S Ramp · Structure no. 000000000020447
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,187
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 33 Ebl over NS Railway & Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 Ebl over NS Railway & Creek in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,342 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 33 Ebl over NS Railway & Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 33 Ebl over NS Railway & Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 33 Ebl over NS Railway & Creek carry?
About 8,187 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 33 Ebl over NS Railway & Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 33 Ebl over NS Railway & Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.